MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday claimed that Vice President Leni Robredo was “baiting” him to get vaccinated as she thinks he already received a Covid-19 vaccine along with some military men last year.
In a pre-recorded speech, Duterte reiterated that he is not included in the priority list for the Covid-19 vaccines due to his age.
“Mareng Leni, sabi nya mauna ako. You know, in the protocol, ang edad namin, the preferential right is given to 16 o 18 above tapos 59,” Duterte said.
“Ako mareng Leni, 70 na, ay hindi pala. 67 lang pala,” he said, in jest.
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